How a Dog's Illness Led to a $6 Million RUF CTR Yellowbird Deal

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The RUF CTR Yellowbird Acquisition

• 📞 A European colleague presented an opportunity to acquire a collection from Korea, with the first car being a RUF CTR Yellowbird.
• 🚗 The speaker had a personal connection, as his father serviced two CTR Yellowbirds in the 1990s, recognizing them as exceptionally fast cars.
• 🧐 Research revealed that only 50 CTR Yellowbirds were made, with 29 original white bodies and the rest period conversions, confirming the car's rarity and value.
• 🌟 The specific car was believed to be the lowest mileage CTR Yellowbird in existence, with under 1,000 km, making it a unique find.

The Role of Personal Circumstances

• 🐶 A personal crisis involving the speaker's dog, Pablo, led to a significant connection with a major collector.
• 🤝 The collector, a dog advocate, offered assistance during the dog's illness, fostering a strong relationship.
• 💬 This relationship led to the collector purchasing the RUF CTR Yellowbird, which the speaker had acquired for inventory.

The Evolving Collector Car Market

• 📈 The RUF CTR Yellowbird, initially acquired for around $1 million to $1.5 million, later sold at auction for over $6 million, setting a world record.
• 📊 This sale highlighted the underestimated value of RUF CTR Yellowbirds, with another higher-mileage car selling for mid-$4 million shortly after.
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